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Express Food Tour: Austin

Skip the tourist traps and truly discover Austin with our top-rated guided food tour, which takes you to delicious, lesser-known food spots loved by locals

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Express Food Tour: Austin

Express Food Tour: Austin
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Express Food Tour: Austin

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Discover Austin with our top-rated guided food tour, which takes you to delicious, lesser-known food spots loved by locals

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What you'll do

Walk through the East Austin & 6th St neighborhood, where the local Austinites hang out. Try 4 local bites at 4 stops, From Tex-Mex, to Asian Fusion ending with Homemade sweetness. 

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Meet up in front of Cosmic Saltillo. A lush garden oasis serving up coffee, brews and cocktails in a unique setting that is the definition of what makes East Austin a top destination for locals to hang out at.
We begin our 2 hour walking food tour with a leisure journey through a small part of the east side and stopping for the first food bite at a local favorite food truck that has grown with the neighborhood. There we will try a delicious falafel bite.
Our journey will continue with a walk through the neighborhood taking in the Historic sites and street art to our 2nd destination, a place that was once a local convenient store turned brewery. There we try a Tex-Mex bite while learning about how this place became a local favorite brewery that has won multiple awards for their craft and a place that is literally off the beaten path.
After that we will then take a short journey to an Asian Fusion food truck that has grown from one food truck to multiple. Try their Asian curry dip with homemade Malaysian-style flatbread.
We then end our food journey with a sweet, unique bite you can’t find anywhere else, from a local place with an Austin cult following.

*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.

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If you have any issues with payment, please email us at [email protected] with the city, date and time of tour, and how many adult and child's tickets you need so we can assist you.

If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.

*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.

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What you'll Taste

THE FOOD

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Falafel Bite
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Taco
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Curry Dip & Malaysian Flatbread
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Homemade Ice Cream

THE DRINKS

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Meeting Spot

We'll meet at Cosmic Saltillo 1300 E 4th St, Austin Tx 78702. If you have any questions. Please email us.

Cosmic Saltillo 1300 E 4th St, Austin Tx 78702

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Monday - 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM and Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM

Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot.
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Our city slogan is "Keep Austin Weird'' which optimizes Austin's diverse and delicious food scene. In this city we're known for our thriving music scene, cultural landmarks, and of course, incredible food. When you book Secret Food Tours: Austin, you'll taste wonderful foods that show what our city is all about, including a speciality dish with Aztec origins. We'll ignore the tourist traps and take you to the best restaurants to make your city visit truly memorable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I order?

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That is very easy! Go to our "Book Now" page, where we detail our tours. Select your tour and the time of your tour and book it! Are you looking for something special or are you organizing an event? Just email us at Group & Private Tours and we will do our best to arrange something that suits you. After your booking is made, we will send you an automatic e-mail confirmation. If you have any questions before booking, feel free to contact us via email

*Please note if you are using a special promo code then enter it in the "Voucher Code" section before you select the amount of tickets you would like to purchase*

What is included in the food tour?

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All the delicious food and drinks mentioned above.

 

Where is the meeting spot?

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You can find the meeting spot here and if it's not clear you can always contact us.

Where the tour will end?

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End at Via 313,  1803 E 6th St, Austin, Tx 78702

Is your food tour suitable for a vegetarian or someone with other dietary requirements?

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Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us at [email protected] prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.

I am traveling with my family, is the tour ok for infants/children?

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Children are more than welcome on our tour and it's free for any child 2 years or under! We have had many families attend from all over the world and everyone enjoyed the tour.

I don't drink alcohol. Can I book your tour?

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This is not a problem. Just inform our guide before the tour starts. During the tasting you can select another beverage you like.

Is there enough food during your tour?

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We give enough food to all our customers. Trust us, you will not need to go to any restaurant after the Food tour!

Where do I add my discount voucher?

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I would like to take your tour but it is already fully booked. Is there a way I can do the tour?

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Our tours are often sold out very quickly. If the date you requested is not available, please do not hesitate to email us and we can see if there is anything we can do.

Is there a lot of walking?

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To join our food tour, you must wear comfortable shoes. There will be around 45 minutes of walking but it's not too difficult and there are no hills or stairs. If you walk slowly, then our guide will walk slowly as well.

How many people max are on this tour?

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We take 20 people maximum. If you are more than 20 people, please do not hesitate to email us and will try to see if we can accommodate.

I cannot find a way to print the confirmation. Is it OK if I have it on my phone?

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You do not have to print your voucher. A confirmation on your phone will be fine!

If I purchase a voucher as a gift, or am given a voucher how long is it valid for?

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All of our vouchers expire one year from the date of purchase.

Can I choose my own cheese and meat?

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Our guide will take care of everything. Should you wish to try something special, please inform our guide and they will do their best to make you happy.

Where does your food come from?

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We work with small shops and family owned businesses in East Austin. The food and drink we buy is top-quality, fresh and local!

What if it rains or I change my plans?

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Unfortunately, the weather is unpredictable in Austin. We do not issue refunds as per our terms and conditions. We also inform you that we never cancel a booking even if we have only 2 people! However we do reserve the right to cancel the tour if we feel the weather is extreme, and we cannot run the tour due to this for more info see our Terms and Conditions.

Can I pay the tour in cash?

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You must book directly on our website. We do not accept cash payments. Our online payment is safe, secured and SSL protected.

Why do we need to pay for a booking fee?

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The booking fee that you have to pay is up to our ticket provider and we can't change it. All our clients need to pay for it upon booking. The booking fee charged contributes to the cost of the ticketing system to provide an excellent service to our customers.

Foreign Transaction Fees

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A few banks have charged their customer an extra fee while booking with us (this isn't the booking fee but another fee added by the bank). We think this is unfair, if this happens let us know by showing us in your bank statement and we will refund this fee as a gesture of good will.

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